The Swedish car maker Volvo has revealed further details on the autonomous technology and control panel that will appear in its cars from 2017.
Volvo will put 100 cars on public roads in Sweden
The images have been revealed for the first time and they show the control system for the upcoming self-driving XC90s and how the driver can engage and disengage the car’s autonomous driving function.
Autonomous Driving where the driver isn’t paying attention
The new technology is called IntelliSafe Auto Pilot and is designed to make sure a simple, safe and smooth transition or control between driver and car. A pair of paddles that will be positioned on the steering wheel will activate and deactivate the self-driving mode.
Prepared for autonomous drive
When autonomous driving is available, lights on the paddles will flash green, the driver then pulls both paddles simultaneously and the car’s computer takes control.
Joining forces
When the vehicle detects autonomous driving is no longer available, the driver has 60 seconds to regain control after being prompted. If the driver fails to do this, the vehicle will safely bring itself to a complete stop.
Self-driving XC90s
Thomas Ingenlath, SVP Design at Volvo said, “We have designed a user interface that is safe and seamless to use so that drivers can confidently transfer and regain control of the car,” The technology will be trialed in 2017 in 100 new XC90’s as part of the Drive Me project in Gothenburg, with the IntelliSafe Auto Pilot to be introduced to the wider public shortly after the completion of the trial. Contact Enginefitted.co.uk to buy used engines at cheapest prices online.
